Faculty of Science News Archive
Research and International
The Free Press: Saving lives with Manitoba-made vaccines
April 15, 2025 —
Future vaccine development through research at UM
Faculty of Science
GraphBAN: making drug discovery faster and more affordable through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
April 14, 2025 —
UM researchers have developed a deep learning model to predict compound protein interactions. GraphBAN is an inductive graph-based approach. The model is all about discovering new drug candidates in the pre-clinical stage. This means speeding up the drug discovery process and making it more affordable.
Research and International
New diagnostic tool could help individuals take greater control of their health
April 11, 2025 —
A team of researchers at UM have developed an innovative new tool that could transform how kidney disease is detected – especially in under-served and remote communities.
Faculty of Science
Back by popular demand: Science Rendezvous 2025
April 10, 2025 —
Get ready for Manitoba’s largest hands-on science and engineering festival. Join us on Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. right here in Winnipeg, at the University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campus.
Faculty of Science
CBC News: A biotech company has, sort of, revived the long-extinct dire wolf
April 9, 2025 —
Scientists say Colossal's pups are an impressive feat, but more 'dire-ish'
Deadline extended: Honouring the Indigenous Campus Community 2025
March 21, 2025 —
Do you know an Indigenous campus community member who is making a difference?
St. John's College
It’s not Just Water—a creative approach to exploring water and justice
March 21, 2025 —
Internationally recognized artist-in-residence at UM brings unique lens to exploring relationships with water as part of the Just Waters project
Faculty of Science
Department of Computer Science Alumni and Industry Symposium 2025
March 14, 2025 —
This year’s event is a thoughtfully curated experience for Computer Science alumni, fourth-year students approaching graduation, industry professionals, and tech enthusiasts in Winnipeg.
Research and International
Four new UM Canada Research Chairs focus on Indigenous research
March 13, 2025 —
Recently, the federal government announced support for four new Canada Research Chairs (CRC) and three renewals at UM.
CTV Morning Live: International Women’s Day, UM experts
March 7, 2025 —
In advance of International Women's Day, CTV Morning Live was at the Fort Garry campus to interview some of UM's experts and strong women leaders.